Vauxhall Vectra Exclusiv Cdti 120 (2009)
2009 Vauxhall Vectra Exclusiv Cdti 120
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2009 Vauxhall Vectra Exclusiv Cdti 120. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Vectra diesel is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with only 57.3% passing their MOT first time against the national 80% benchmark—a real red flag for a potential buyer. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the concern; instead, you're looking at recurring mechanical niggles that require fixing.
At nearly 120,000 miles median mileage for a 15-year-old car, these Vectras have been driven hard and are showing the wear, averaging 1.15 failures per test. Before committing to one, budget for repair costs and ask the seller for full service history—these cars need consistent maintenance to avoid becoming a money pit.
What to check before buying a 2009 Vauxhall Vectra Exclusiv Cdti 120
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Vauxhall Vectra Exclusiv Cdti 120 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Vauxhall Vectra Exclusiv Cdti 120 vehicles fall between 96,191 and 150,427 miles.
2009 Vauxhall Vectra Exclusiv Cdti 120 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 27 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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